The Euro Bistro

6080 28th St SE, Grand Rapids
(616) 719-2017

Recent Reviews

Matthew Sisson

EB used to be a favorite of ours since back in 2009-ish but they are just so inconsistent now. In 2023, we dined in 4 times and 3 times their signature beef bourguigon was not available. It was also not available once for takeout. Last month, we were told the beef was again not available. While I was walking to the restroom, I saw two men at a table eating the beef bourguigon, and I know it was not coq au vin because I could see the inside of the protien and chicken would have looked like chicken. I retuned to our table and told the wait staff what I saw and I just wanted my check to leave. Our waitress pulls my wife aside and starts arguing with her and then crying. I don't know what is going on at this restaurant anymore but gatekeeping your signature dish is not a good look and a slap in the face to a long term customer. For the record, I tried reaching out to the restaurant before writing this review but they did not bother to respond to my email.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Casey Ofield

A diamond in the rough. Best option around for an anniversary or fancy dinner out when you feel like treating yourself.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clay Emenhiser

I came with a group of coworkers during lunch. It was not very busy, but our total time from sitting down to having food arrive was over an hour. Disappointed to say the least. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food, and the sever tried her best.Vegetarian options: Very limited options for vegetarians and zero options for vegans.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

David Manheimer

Might be the best lobster bisque in town.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Dave G.

Went in for a pleasant, dine in dinner. Great atmosphere, good service that was just attentive enough without hovering and interrupting conversation. Food was plentiful and very well presented. My Coq a Vin was very tasty and plentiful although, surprisingly, a little on the dry side. French onion soup was outstandin. Definitely will come back.

Doug Dok

Belated holiday dinner. Very good food and excellent service. We'll be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Perch Meuniere, Perch

Leora B.

I've been looking forward to the opportunity to come to Euro Bistro since my trip to Europe in 2022 and finally got that opportunity a couple days ago. The tone was set upon entering with every table set in a fine dining fashion and the host asking if we had a reservation. I looked around and thought "shoot! I'm underdressed!" I said nope and he sat us anyway. Taking a look at the menu the wines are a fantastic selection of wines from $12 a glass to $75+ per bottle. The interior was a fine dining interior and the menu matched that expectation, $18 starters and mains $19 to $50. My expectations are creme de la creme! Did they meet them? Ambiance clearly set the expectation of a 5 star dining experience so clearly that gains 5 stars. As I looked around I noted the odd choice of felt decor around the lights and something hanging next to me separating one area of the dining room from another. They appeared to be felt as well but now I'm unsure as the shear amount of dust clinging to it made it look fuzzy. It could honestly be wood. I'm not sure but, gross. Cleanliness gets 3 of 5 stars. Food freshness and quality. We ordered a cheese plate to start which in Europe is a dessert by the way. The fruit was a selection of red and green grapes and strawberries on a bed of arugula. Clearly the $18 cost was put into the cheeses. There were 4 cheeses, a garlic and herb goat cheese, Brie, pecorino Romano, and what I believe was Gouda. Frankly I'm not sure Romano had any place on a fruit and cheese dish. It belongs on my risotto. It was all drizzled with a balsamic glaze which was nice and the Brie was drizzled with honey. For dinner I ordered the charred asparagus risotto and my daughter ordered wood fired Mac and cheese. We both had to add a grilled chicken breast as neither dish came with a protein. The risotto was mush! When she first set it down my brain said "mashed potatoes." The flavor was there though which made it impossible to send back along with my problems wasting food when we have so many starving in our world. But anyone else who knows what to expect of risotto would have sent it back. I expect to see each grain and for it to have a slight bite like an aldente pasta. It was mush. Like oatmeal and I'm not sure where the charred asparagus was. There was asparagus just not charred. The left over goat cheese made a fantastic addition to my left over risotto. We finished with a slice of truffle pie for me and a chocolate peanut butter pie for my daughter, both very good the best part of the meal. In Europe, these would have been served with espresso. I miss that. All in all food freshness gains 5 stars but quality gains only 2. If I'm paying $110 for a meal I expect it to be executed to perfection. Service was very good overall but definitely not fine dining excellence. Again if I'm paying $130 for a meal after tip then I expect the dishes to be cleared from the table at some point. They never were. We had to work around dishes from every course. I also expect the server in such a place would box my leftovers for me. That would have gotten her an excellent rating instead of good and would have increased her tip from $20 to nearly $30. Service gains 3 stars because it's not likely her fault but the fault of her training. This gives an overall score of 3.6 stars. In this case I'm taking this to a 3 as the room for improvement is too great to warrant 4 stars. The potential here is insane but fell short.

David Patterson

Highly Disappointed. My Bride and I had a date night for the first time in quite a while and she really wanted to go here given our last experience was wonderful. We had reservations for 6:30 for two but were only given the option to sit at a high top in the bar area or at the bar itself. My wife's knees are shot so climbing up into a high top creates a great deal of pain. There were many 4 tops available but the hostest would not sit us at one of them claiming there was a large party (albeit in another room) so no tables were available even though we had a reservation. A real pity as it is doubtful we will ever go back given how poorly we were treated. So beware, even if you have a reservation you may not have a table.

Service: 1

Joel Harner

Chef Miguel makes the most flavorful and fresh dishes. You are always guaranteed great food and outstanding service when you

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Perch Meuniere, Chicken Pita, Perch, Homemade Egg Noodles

Jill Wilson

What an amazing treasure! We celebrated our mother’s 85th birthday in their private room. Everything was perfect! The service, the food and the owner Abram was so giving and friendly! He invited our grandchildren back to the kitchen for an extra special dessert that they will never forget.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ron

Shrimp scampi was excellent. Very good service, nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Bourguignon

Tom B

One of my best dining experiences. A friendly, warm atmosphere with great service and food. I highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arturo López

Delicious food and relaxed ambiance ?? I highly recommend this place ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

C2002SHmarkm

Very nice physical atmosphere inside, but won’t return any time soon. One of the four of us had an exceptional entree. Two were quite mediocre. Service was blunt - no evidence of refinement - placing water glasses not where they belonged…reaching across the table to serve people instead of walking around a table of four, etc.

Dave T

Good tuna salad pita and Caprese sandwich!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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